Remember when earth tones were popular back in the seventies? Knotty pine paneling was making its appearance in family rooms across America. Couple it with the popular harvest gold and avocado green tones from that era and your home was in high style. Warm, earthy tones are making a come back in every room of…
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Country Kitchen in Red and Cream
You may have noticed that shades of red is making a comeback. Neutrals continue to remain popular but tonal reds are enjoying a comeback, from wine and burgundy to warmer hues like brick tones. If you’re a fan of red, this news should be music to your ears! Some people are a bit fearful of…
Gorgeous L-Shaped Kitchen with Warm and Timeless Appeal
Today’s L-shaped kitchen is sure to appeal to most people with its classic design and timeless appeal. This historic renovation by Bria Hammel Interiors stays true to the home’s original bones. Photo by Bria Hammel Interiors An L-Shaped kitchen layout typically has two adjacent walls with cabinetry that form the letter L. Within the…
13 Colorful Kitchens That Are Filled with Charm
Decorating styles come and go and we’re currently seeing an increasing trend in people craving colorful kitchens after the mass popularity of white kitchens is fading. Here are 13 beautiful examples of charming kitchens with pretty colors! Photo by Fireclay Tile Adding color to a mostly white kitchen is easy to do. Here, Alison Kandler,…
Crisp Blue English Style Kitchen
If you’re a fan of color in the kitchen and you like the color blue, you’re in for a treat! Today I’m featuring a crisp blue, English style kitchen by Laura Design Company located in the suburbs of Chicago. If I could afford to hire a design team for my kitchen, this would be it!…
Affordable Outdoor Kitchen Idea That’s Pretty, Too!
Today I’m excited to share an affordable outdoor kitchen idea by DeGoey Designs that also happens to be quite pretty. I’m definitely filing this space away for next year’s outdoor plans. We just added a new paver patio area and I think a smaller version of this kitchen would work perfectly in that space. (This…
Blue and White Kitchen with Wood Shelves
We’re going back to country living staples today with a blue and white kitchen tour by 13thirty Designs that features recessed cabinet panels and wood shelves. The end result is an inviting place to cook with functionality and plenty of style. Photo by 13thirty Designs Wood shelves create opportunities for storage as well as…
Wood Walls in a Cozy White Kitchen
If you frequent my blog, you might already know that I prefer quaint European kitchens over expansive U.S. kitchens that come equipped with all the bells and whistles. So it’s no surprise that this cozy white kitchen by British Standard by Plain English caught my eye and heart all at the same time. (This post…
French Kitchen Style: Get the Look
In my humble opinion, European kitchens are the most appealing due to their earthy, organic style. When you see one in a magazine, you just feel like the food prepared in it is going to taste better. Today we’re looking specifically at the French kitchen style and how you can accessorize your own kitchen to…
Cozy Cottage Kitchen in Blue and White
Do you dream of soft, soothing colors? Today I’ve got a cute pale blue and white kitchen by Standard Kitchen and Bath that’s light and bright. The charming kitchen is following today’s trend of two-toned kitchens with blue lower cabinets and white uppers. Photo by Standard Kitchen & Bath A classic farmhouse sink is a…
Mid-Size Transitional Kitchen with a Touch of Farmhouse
Take a trip with me to Indianapolis to see this gorgeous, mid-size transitional kitchen by aaNovo! What I find so endearing about this kitchen is its clean lines with subtle farmhouse touches. You won’t find a lot of clutter, which allows you to appreciate all the design details. Photo by aaNovo Indianapolis is home to…
Small Colorful Kitchen with Patterned Floor
My recent stay at a small Airbnb rental with a beautiful bathroom floor has left me craving patterned floors. Needless to say, I was delighted to find this pretty floor pattern in bluish gray and white inside today’s colorful kitchen by Fireclay Tile. Photo by Fireclay Tile This kitchen has so many amazing details throughout,…
Boston Farmhouse Kitchen Pairs Charm with Convenience
Old World charm meets today’s functionality in this updated Boston farmhouse kitchen by Hawthorn Builders. You’ll find beautiful Shaker-style cabinets, warm wood tones, and plenty of natural light. Not to mention, all the conveniences for today’s passionate chef. Photo by Hawthorn Builders Industrial style bar stools belly up to the kitchen island above. The island…
Easy Way to Increase Kitchen Storage
When you live in an old house, storage is a highly-prized commodity. In the good old days, homes were taxed on their number of rooms. Closets were counted as a room so many older houses have as few closets as possible to help keep real estate taxes down. We have one closet in our house…
A Warm White Scandinavian Kitchen
I know, I know. Most people think that all-white kitchens are cold-looking, not warm. But I think this white Scandinavian kitchen will convince you that there is such a thing as “warm white” when it comes to interior spaces. After all, even light bulbs are defined by the type of white light they produce, from…
Cottage Kitchens: A Charming Collection
When you talk about cottage style, it doesn’t necessarily apply to small living spaces. If you subscribe to any of the cottage style magazines available today, you’ll notice some of the featured homes are actually quite large. Cottage style is first and foremost comfortable, often colorful, and signified by slightly worn finishes and painted furniture….